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Lateral epicondylitis in a hospital phlebotomist--an ergonomic solution
1Occupational Health Department, Airedale General Hospital, Skipton Road, Steeton, Nr Keighley, West Yorkshire BD20 6TD, UK. NSmith2@bradford-ha.nhs.uk
Occupational Medicine (Oxford, England)
|December 13, 2001
Abstract:
This report outlines a case of lateral epicondylitis in a hospital phlebotomist thought to be due to the forceful gripping, and repetitive twisting, involved in breaking the seals on green vacutainer needles. An ergonomic solution in the form of a device to aid breaking of the vacutainer seals is presented. The importance of seeking ergonomic solutions with manufacturers is highlighted.